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Lebenszyklen Free course External LinkNew contentThe Open University

By The LearningSpace team (The Open University)

16 May 2012

The thematic focus of this unit is people in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and the world they live in. You use audio and text to practise German language skills while also enhancing your cultural understanding.  Read more : Lebenszyklen

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The language of sharing Featuring: video, Copyrighted Image BBC

By Dr. María Fernández-Toro (The Open University)

23 April 2012

Communication brings people together. Sharing through language, food, music and drink is at the core of human relationships.  Read more : The language of sharing

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When words do not matter Featuring: video, Copyrighted Image BBC

By Dr. María Fernández-Toro (The Open University)

23 April 2012

Body language, gestures, willingness to communicate and share knowledge can get you a long way when you do not speak each other’s language.  Read more : When words do not matter

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Beyond the language gap: intercultural communication Featuring: video, Copyrighted Image BBC

By Dr. María Fernández-Toro (The Open University)

23 April 2012

Explore the challenges and rewards of communicating with people from other cultures as you follow the Hairy Bikers and the programme producers across Europe.  Read more : Beyond the language gap: intercultural communication

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When words do matter Featuring: video, Copyrighted Image BBC

By Dr. María Fernández-Toro (The Open University)

23 April 2012

Gestures and body language can only get you so far. Sooner or later, you will find yourself in a situation in which verbal language actually...  Read more : When words do matter

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Having a go Featuring: video, Copyrighted Image BBC

By Dr. María Fernández-Toro (The Open University)

23 April 2012

The key to successful intercultural communication is very simple: just get out there and give it a go!  Read more : Having a go

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Competent speakers Featuring: video, Copyrighted Image BBC

By Dr. María Fernández-Toro (The Open University)

23 April 2012

People who speak a foreign language very well never stop learning and use a variety of communication strategies. Watch the experts at work.  Read more : Competent speakers

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French: Ouverture Free courseFeaturing: video,audio, External LinkThe Open University

By The LearningSpace team (The Open University)

13 March 2012

This unit is taken from Ouverture, a language course that concentrates on French as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into French society and culture through authentic printed, audio and video materials. It will be of...  Read more : French: Ouverture

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The language of baking across Europe Featuring: activity, Creative Commons Image Sifu Renka under CC-BY-NC-ND licence

By Elodie Vialleton (The Open University), Hairy Bikers Bakeation web team (The Open University)

12 March 2012

Read and listen to the language of bakeries and cake shops across eight European countries by exploring our map. Find out about regional and...  Read more : The language of baking across Europe

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Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Hungary Featuring: activity, Creative Commons Image The Open University

By Hairy Bikers Bakeation web team (The Open University)

02 March 2012

Travel beyond the former Iron Curtain for a whole new taste of bread   Read more : Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Hungary

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